Arlene Allen, born May 31, 1959 peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Marion Davis Allen and Edward Allen, Jr.Arlene was the beloved mother of Brandon Ryan Allen and "GM" to her precious granddaughter; Brooklyn Riley Allen. Sister of Walter, Cindy, and Paula Allen and leaves to cherish precious memories with a host of other relatives and friends. Arlene was a "people person;" she struck up conversations with relative strangers easily-the mail man, Amazon delivery driver, or store clerk, etc. However, she counted as her dearest friends and confidants Walter Coleman, her fiancé; Clarence "Michael" Corneilus, a lifelong friend; Barbara Isom; Walter Swan (father of Brandon); Rhonda Windom; Mary Ruth Carter; Erin Allen and several others. A proud 1977 graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Arlene also attended Loyola University of New Orleans. She served the United States Postal Services (USPS) for over 30 years and was also a loyal Ochsner Health System employee. Relatives, friends, and employees of USPS and Ochsner Health, Saint Mary of the Angeles, Mount Carmel High School alumni, and members of Loving Four Baptist Church, are invited to attend the Celebration of Life honoring Arlene Allen at Saint Mary of the Angeles Church, 3501 Miro Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117 on Monday, August 10, 2020. A public viewing will be held from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM following a private service for members of Arlene's immediate family and other guests of the family (ONLY). Seating is RESERVED. The family deeply regrets that in keeping with the City of New Orleans' protocol for social distancing and occupancy limitations, that SEATING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE for the viewing. AS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, ATTENDEES ARE LIMITED. EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO ALL RESTRICTIONS. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.